Maxillary defect correction by aesthetics

Rajiv Dharampal Bhola, Waqar Mohsin Naqvi

PAMJ. 2021; 39:160. Published 01 Jul 2021 | doi:10.11604/pamj.2021.39.160.30163

A young patient of age 34 years complains of poor aesthetic because of maxillary defect. The patient complains of difficulty in speed, swallowing, mastication and cosmetic disfigurement which was the main concern for which patient reported to the outpatient department (OPD) where examination was done. This revealed absence of incisors and anterior mandibular and anterior maxillary defect and as mentioned by patient poor cosmetics was the main concern, pre-examination was done and surgery was conducted. Consent was taken and case history was recorded. An implant supported Prosthesis was planned for maxilla and mandible in anterior region. Aesthetic rehabilitation was satisfactorily achieved. The (A) depicting pre-operative image of the patient with missing incisors and (B) shows the defect was corrected by prosthesis.
Corresponding author
Rajiv Dharampal Bhola, Department of Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (M), Wardha, India (rinkujii7@gmail.com)


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